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Friday, March 22, 2013

Drivers License Scanner USB iPad Keyboard

How to connect an ID Scanner or Drivers License Scanner and a PC keyboard to an iPad. Use a standard PC USB keyboard and this Drivers License / ID Scanner to input data on an iPad.

The iPad can't supply much power, so an externally powered USB hub is used to power both the ID Scanner and the USB keyboard. A USB/SD card adapter for the iPad is connected to the iPad. The USB is connected to the USB port on this adapter. Finally the USB keyboard and USB ID Scanner is plugged into the USB port. No software drivers are required on the iPad.